Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef

Kyknos PTY LTD, P and K Talimanidis trading as Ipsos Restaurant & Bar (ABN: 32 688 269 146)

Position: Full-time Sous Chef

Location: 48 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne VIC 3232

Salary: $72,800

Tasks and Duties:

• Assisting to train, supervise and oversee kitchen staff, including kitchenhands and apprentices, on cooking techniques and procedures.
• Stock monitoring and ordering to ensure adequate stock levels and budgetary compliance.
• Liaising with restaurant staff and waitresses to ensure smooth operation of restaurant.
• Menu planning, stock ordering and monitoring, and estimating food costs in collaboration with restaurant owner.
• Reporting to restaurant owner in relation to kitchen matters, including staffing performance, budgets, protocols and procedures.
• Overseeing the preparation, cooking and presentation of food products for the restaurant.
• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Preparing, cooking and seasoning food products during cooking.
• Examining all food products and ingredients to ensure quality.
• Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment.
• Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding sauces and garnishes.
• Labelling and storing food products in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Ensuring adherence to food safety standards and health and safety requirements.
• Supervising the cleaning of equipment and premises to accord with health and safety regulations.

Qualification and Experience:

• Certificate III and IV in Commercial Cookery and a Diploma in Hospitality Management
• At least five years of relevant work experience
• Unrestricted right to work in Australia on a full-time and permanent basis is essential.